By Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, The last few weeks have been pretty hectic in my office. I’ve been working on some really interesting and challenging real estate deals, including helping three separate investors solve problems with subject-to deals because they did them improperly and the deals were going sideways. In two of the deals, banks had already sent out letters threatening to exercise...
Before you are quick to simply chuckle or dismiss this idea, I would strongly encourage you to click now and read the ENTIRE discussion currently taking place on our Q&A forum, that delves into the possible ramifications of a tenant's request. The extended, yet serious discussion hits on several fair housing points that many landlords have not considered, but points...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Consumer Price Index Up 3.2% Year Over Year The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0/2% in July, 2023. Click here...
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By Brad Beckett The U.S. Census Bureau recently identified Florida and Idaho as America's fastest-growing states. Today's graphic from Statista illustrates which U.S. states have been gaining& losing population from July 2021 to June 2022. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! "While states in the West or South had been attractive for new residents since before the pandemic because of low...
Local investors recently gained knowledge from Pete Youngs’ expertise in teaching how to rehab properties at a fraction of normal estimated costs on his Mr. Rehab 101 Bus Tour workshop on August 12-13, 2023 at The Home Depot-Westgate. Pete taught 101 valuable techniques, ranging from minor homeowner & investor cosmetics, to major rehabs for seasoned investor.
By Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, During a conversation with a friend of mine who has owned and operated title companies throughout northeast Ohio for the past 20+ years , he shared with me a couple of key points of which most real estate investors need to be aware. The goal is to make their experience with a title company faster and smoother. Instead...
Victoria Cowart Becoming Pet Passionate By Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty Are you acquiring residential rental property and wanting to start on the best foot? Here's a question that will impact approximately seventy percent of your renters. How will you respond to pets in your rental properties? Will you prohibit pets? Will you become pet-friendly? Or will you push yourself and...
By Brad Beckett Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist reminds us that when you add up the parts, every U.S. state plays an integral role in the country’s overall economy - to the tune of $20 trillion. Take a look at how each state's GDP plays its role in the nation's overall big picture - it's quite remarkable! As always, stay...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Pending Home Sales Up 0.3% in June The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 0.3% in June, 2023. Click here to read more. New Home Sales Drop 2.5% in...